Thousands gather for Radio 2 in the Park at the foot of Stirling Castle

Thousands of people have congregated beneath Stirling Castle for Radio 2 in the Park, an open-air event featuring bands, singers and BBC Radio 2 DJs. Photographs from the site show large crowds enjoying live performances against the historic backdrop.

Thousands of music fans have flocked to the grounds at the foot of Stirling Castle for Radio 2 in the Park, an outdoor concert event put on by BBC Radio 2. Photographs published by the broadcaster capture large crowds gathered to see a programme of live performances.

Historic backdrop

The event takes place in the shadow of Stirling Castle, where the medieval fortress provides a dramatic setting for the concert. The contrast between the historic site and the contemporary music event is a repeated theme in images from the day, which show the castle looming behind the audience and performance area.

Line-up and presenters

Organisers billed a line-up that includes bands, solo singers and presenters from Radio 2, who are hosting segments of the programme. The mix of artists and DJs reflects the station's broad popular music remit and public-facing live output.

Festival atmosphere

Photographs from the scene show attendees of various ages gathering to watch the acts, with event infrastructure and stewarding visible around the site. The broadcaster posted a photo gallery accompanying its coverage of the day’s events, documenting the scale of the crowd and the performances.